Birmingham Airport Fees and Charges 2020-2021 1 Birmingham Airport Fees and Charges 2020-2021 This booklet sets out the General Conditions of Use of the Airport and the levels of charges, effective from 1st April 2020. Our charges are annually reviewed in order to appropriately reflect changing market conditions. The Airline Operators Committee at Birmingham is the official body used for consultation of the annual review of operating charges. Nick Barton Chief Executive Officer 2 Birmingham Airport Fees and Charges 2020-2021 Contents 1. Passenger Load Supplement 4 2. Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRM) 4 3. Ground Handling System 4 4. Baggage Reconciliation System 4 5. Hold Baggage Screening Equipment 4 6. Hold Baggage Screening Operation 4 7. CAA Aviation Security Charge 4 8. Runway Charges 4 9. Navigation Charges 5 10. Crew Training and Test Flights 5 11. Aircraft Parking 5 12. Spillages 6 13. Miscellaneous Charges 6 14. Other Airport Charges 9 15. Minimum Invoice Charge 9 16. Value Added Tax 10 17. Consolidation Centre 10 18. Credit Card Payments 10 19. Credit Terms 10 20. Enquiries and Contact Details 10 21. Airline Handling Agents 11 22. Conditions of Use 12 3 Birmingham Airport Fees and Charges 2020-2021 1. Passenger Load Supplement A fee of £13.93 is payable per departing passenger from the Airport (excluding children under 2 years of age) on air transport movements (ATM) including charter and air taxi aircraft. An ATM is any landing or take-off of an aircraft engaged in the transport of passengers, freight or mail on commercial terms. All scheduled movements, including those operated empty, loaders, charter and air taxi are included. 2. Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRM) The charge is based upon the cost of providing assistance to arriving and departing passengers (including transits) with reduced mobility and is made on a departing passenger (including transits) basis at £0.71 per passenger. 3. Ground Handling System The charge per departing passenger for ground handling systems is £0.39. 4. Baggage Reconciliation System The charge per departing hold bag for baggage reconciliation system is £0.19. Notice of derogation of this service by the airline must be notified to Birmingham Airport by the 1st April each year for the following year. 5. Hold Baggage Screening Equipment The charge per departing passenger for hold baggage screening equipment is £0.61. 6. Hold Baggage Screening Operation The charge per departing passenger for hold baggage screening operation is £0.16. 7. CAA Aviation Security Charge The charge per departing passenger for CAA Aviation Security Charge is £0.062.* *awaiting confirmation from CAA 8. Runway Charge Standard Charge £12.62 per tonne. See Conditions of Use for calculation of MTOW. Diversions and Inbound Only Flights For flights (Air Transport Movements where carriage is offered to members of the public whether loaded or empty and flights where capacity is contracted to another person, including empty positioning flights) diverted to Birmingham Airport (passenger, cargo and mail carrying sectors) runway charges, navigation charges and passenger load supplement (including PRM charges) will be charged on the arriving ATM. The Airport reserves the right to charge in addition on the departing ATM where passengers have boarded at Birmingham Airport. Noise Violation Surcharge i) Night Period (2330-0600 hours local time) A surcharge of £12.62 per tonne. (equivalent to the runway charge) will be levied where the night noise violation level of 83 dB(A) be exceeded on departure. ii) Day Period (0601-2329 hours local time) 4 Birmingham Airport Fees and Charges 2020-2021 A surcharge of £500.00, plus £150.00 per full decibel over 90 dB(A), will be levied where the daytime noise level of 90 dB(A) be exceeded on departure. A noise violation is deemed to occur when the above noise levels are exceeded at the noise monitors which are positioned at a minimum of 6.5km from the start of roll. The Company reserves the right to amend or extend the noise control scheme at any time as appropriate. Empty Positioning Flights The standard runway charge will be rebated by 75% (for ATMs only). Flights Without Touchdown For flights which do not land but involve use of ATC equipment, Navaids or lighting, the standard runway and navigation charges will apply. 9. Navigation Charges Navigation services at Birmingham Airport are provided by Birmingham Airport Air Traffic Limited. The charge for this service is £4.24 per tonne (or part) on all departures based upon the Maximum Take-Off Weight. 10. Crew Training and Test Flights A 75% rebate of standard fees per movement may be allowed. The Minimum charge is £56.50 per movement. Crew Training The Criteria to be met in order to qualify for the rebate, include: (a) Flights are for the sole purpose of training or testing flight crew personnel; (b) The pilot being trained or tested is under the instruction of a Civil Airline, a licensed air taxi operator or an authorised air training school for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of the various regulations for the operation of air transport aircraft; or when a professional pilot is flying to maintain his commercial licence and appropriate ratings. Test Flights The Criteria to be met in order to qualify for the rebate include: (a) The flight is carried out on the same day as the planned departure of the aircraft; (b) The flight is not a Certificate of Airworthiness test; and (c) The flight takes off and lands at Birmingham Airport 11. Aircraft Parking 11.1 For aircraft making a minimum of 1 chargeable departure per week, there is no charge for the first 2 hours of parking. Thereafter the following charges are for 24 hours or part for each period of parking. Not over 3.5 tonnes £3.54 per 1/2 tonne Not over 10 tonnes £25.70 flat rate Not over 20 tonnes £47.97 flat rate Not over 30 tonnes £71.58 flat rate 5 Birmingham Airport Fees and Charges 2020-2021 Not over 100 tonnes £71.58 + £14.62 per 10 tonnes (or part over 30 tonnes) Over 100 tonnes £172.99 + £13.15 per 10 tonnes (or part over 100 tonnes) During any period of parking, the Airport reserves the right to require that the aircraft be moved to a different location upon the site at the aircraft operator’s expense. 11.2 For aircraft making less than 1 chargeable departure per week, a rate of £6.84 per tonne will be charged for each 24-hour period or part. The Airport reserves the right to require that the aircraft be moved to a different location upon the site at the aircraft operator’s expense. Discounts may be available against this charge by agreement with the Airport prior to the period of parking commencing. 12. Spillages Where there is a spillage involving hazardous substances, which requires the Airport to take prompt and immediate action to control, contain, remove, clean up or otherwise dispose of such substances then the Airport will recharge the operator, controller, storer and or owner of the said substances for any and all reasonable costs incurred by the Airport, including but not limited to the provision of all materials, vehicles, labour, equipment, disposal charges etc. deemed necessary in carrying out its obligations statutory, regulatory or otherwise. Minimum Charge: £500.00 13. Miscellaneous Charges 1 There is a minimum /2-hour charge unless otherwise stated. 13.1 Fire Cover On request, for appliance and crew covering engine starting or refuelling per hour £148.57 13.2 Fixed Electrical Ground Power Provision of ground power to aircraft is charged per departing ATM. The charge per ATM is levied on all departures and is based on the following groups which vary by aircraft weight. Charge per Aircraft Group* Example aircraft ATM 1. ** £34.90 B777, B787, A350, A330 2. £17.10 B767 3. £17.10 B757 4. £16.88 A320/A321/B738 5. £16.72 E195/A318/A319 6. £16.75 Q400/ATR72 7. *** £51.29 A380/B788 6 Birmingham Airport Fees and Charges 2020-2021 *For a full list of aircraft by group please e-mail [email protected] ***Group 7 aircraft require the use of three FEGP units **Group 1 aircraft require the use of two FEGP units 13.3 Stand Cleaning Charged at labour rates plus materials for cleaning soiled aircraft stands e.g. fuel spillage, dumped hydraulic fluid, spilt sewage etc. Minimum charge £190.75 13.4 Aircraft Wash-bay - Stand Occupation Time Western Apron (minimum charge one hour) per hour or part £69.40 Stand 70 (minimum charge one hour) per hour or part £97.10 13.5 Staff Car Park Annual Charge £370.00 Annual Charge (premium carpark) £975.00 Un-surrendered/lost staff car park pass £55.00 13.6 Driving Permits Issue of Permit only (incl. temporary and limited access permits) £31.30 Issue of Replacement Permit (Lost/Damaged) £62.60 13.7 Driving Courses Airside Familiarisation (carried out by Ops Training) £62.60 Area Safety for Drivers Initial Airside Roads and Aprons Driving Course (incl. permit valid for three years, buffet & refreshments) £136.60 Refresher Airside Roads and Aprons Driving Course (incl. permit valid for three year & refreshments) £74.00 Manoeuvring Area Driving Course (incl. permit valid for three years, buffet & refreshments) £136.60 Non-attendance/late cancellation – Initial course (less than 24 hours’ notice) £136.60 Non-attendance/late cancellation – Refresher course (less than 24 hours’ notice) £74.00 13.8 Radio telephony Courses Initial Course (2 - 3 days. Max. 3 people) (cost per course) £692.00 RT Instructors Course (2 days.